Final Shots: Netflix Is Officially Taking Over The World With Alleged China Deal

Netflix is allegedly in the midst of negotiations with China’s LeEco streaming service to share content across their two territories. Once the deal is finalized, Netflix will have access to over a billion new subscribers.

According to Forbes, LeEco co-founder and vice chairman Liu Hong stated “We are planning a very significant cooperation with Netflix… Details will be announced in the third quarter,” speaking in Beijing on Tuesday. The deal, which will benefit both parties, could also potentially include a content sharing agreement for India. LeEco has been planning an expansion into North America for some time now, recently acquiring trusty U.S. TV manufacturer Vizio as well as a large work site in the States that was formerly the home to Yahoo.

In other news…

Are you a fan of Netflix’s new well-received original series, Stranger Things? Well, then you may be surprised to know that a total of 15 to 20 television networks had rejected the series before it made its way over to Netflix for approval. [Consequence of Sound]

Amazon will stream its forthcoming Prime Video television pilots via Twitch, the website’s game live-streaming platform. The Tick and two other pilots will stream for 24 hours on August 31, just two weeks after their official premiere in an effort to attract more subscribers. [Engadget]

Hulu is in the process of developing a documentary about Batman’s co-creator Bill Finger. Finger played an essential role in developing the character Batman, but was left out of any recognition until recent years. The documentary will be released under a new series titled Limelight, covering subjects who “forever shaped pop culture.” [The A.V. Club]

Netflix has released the official poster for their upcoming Marvel original series, Luke Cage, which you can check out below. The stern image depicts actor Mike Colter holding his own as the iconic vigilante hero. The show’s official trailer will drop tomorrow.

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